ABOUT ZEITGEIST

Willie Geist has maintained since 1996 that the Internet, like the automobile and the television before it, is a fad. He gets his information from microfiche at the public library and communicates with friends through the good old-fashioned United States Postal Service, thank you very much.

So then why is he blogging? Two words: community service. After an ugly incident at his weekly Sudoku game, Willie was sentenced to speak to young people about anger management. He heard that "young people" looked at the Internet, so the blog became his punishment. It's Willie's way of giving back.

In Zeitgeist, you'll find the kind of expert analysis of news and pop culture that has made Willie one of the most beloved figures in American life today (you can look it up). You'll also get raw, behind-the-scenes footage from MSNBC. You'll even get to talk back to Willie. So give the blog a try and catch the Internet fad before it's gone for good.



June 2008 - Posts

Jesus spotted in ultrasound image?

Posted: Wednesday, June 25, 2008 1:15 PM by Cathy Finkler

A Florida couple says they saw the face of Jesus with their unborn child and they have the picture to prove it. Willie Geist has the story. Watch video.

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Kids riding sheep!

Posted: Thursday, June 19, 2008 2:29 PM by Cathy Finkler

Children get tossed off the backs of sheep during a strange rodeo tradition. Willie Geist has the video.

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Russert and "The Real Housewives"

Posted: Monday, June 16, 2008 3:23 PM by Cathy Finkler

Willie Geist pays tribute to Tim Russert with a story about the time "The Real Housewives of New York City" met the press. Watch video.

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Paula Jones & Gennifer Flowers together!

Posted: Wednesday, June 11, 2008 1:20 PM by Cathy Finkler

Two women from Bill Clinton's past start a website where they share romantic stories about the former President. Willie Geist has the tawdry story. Watch video.

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Fist pounding 101 with Pat Buchanan

Posted: Tuesday, June 10, 2008 1:04 PM by Cathy Finkler

 MSNBC's Willie Geist gets an education in fist pounding with the man who popularized the gesture in his interview with Ali G — Pat Buchanan. Watch video.

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First Lady dance

Posted: Monday, June 09, 2008 1:04 PM by Cathy Finkler

Laura Bush got a strange welcome from a group of soldiers stationed in Afghanistan. Willie Geist has the pictures. Watch video

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Woman wins free funeral

Posted: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 2:17 PM by Cathy Finkler

A 'lucky' fan wins an all-expenses-paid funeral for herself in a morbid minor league baseball promotion. Willie Geist has the story. Watch video.

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School cupcake ban

Posted: Monday, June 02, 2008 2:03 PM by Cathy Finkler

The latest controversial shot is fired in The War on Junk Food. Willie Geist defends the classroom cupcake party. Watch video.

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